Sr Buyer - Clearwater, FL
 Lincare Holdings | |
 United States, Florida, Clearwater | |
 Sep 18, 2024 | |
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Procurement is a key input into the process where the selection of the best suppliers and the negotiation of the best commercial terms are critical to our business success. Depending on the dedicated category requirements, the job holder will evaluate and ensure competitive supplier conditions, minimize the supplier related risks, and contribute the Procurement related information to the binding offer. As negotiations proceed and during the transition period the job holder will ensure congruence between the business needs and the supplier terms and conditions. The transition period is often critical to the business case and may be subject to contractual milestones. During the transformation the job holder will coordinate and drive the procurement work stream and drive the commercial improvement of the supplier contracts to encourage the sustainable commercial success of all opportunities.
The Senior Buyer will lead by example and be results driven and must possess the necessary skills to deliver services with the highest ethical standards. This employee will lead and oversee the service delivery of the Procurement Operations team, responsible for supporting operations nationally. Success is measured through achievement of key performance indicators (fiscal as well as operational) and to ensure business partner satisfaction nationally. This employee will be required to manage and lead third party suppliers/contractors and hold vendors to rigorous performance standards. This position requires a highly motivated and ambitious personality with a proactive, team player, customer service oriented and client-focused mindset. Job Responsibilities: * Direct report to Sr. Category Manager * Assist with all KPI reporting for multiple categories (Excel, Celonis, etc.) * Create KPI for Savings monthly that are rolled up to upper management * Attain goals set for cost reduction in the B&C vendor categories * Assist with the Internal Control requirements and adhere to the SOX requirements along with monthly reporting * Gain knowledge of products ordered by attending equipment in-services held by the various suppliers, Sales Representatives, and reading of trade journals and lead Buyers through operational challenges and with a goal of process improvements to support realization of expected cost savings * Field questions from Center personnel, including Center Managers pertaining to the areas you are working on * All SLA/KPI to be provided in a monthly dashboard and presented at standing monthly procurement team meeting | |